The Castle Character Descriptions

K.

This main character of the novel arrives in town as a total stranger, summoned as a land surveyor at the Castle's behest, and seems surprised when the Castle confirms that they have been expecting one.

Frieda

This child of the landlady at Bridge Inn is the head of the taproom at the Gentlemen's Inn and another character's lover.

Artur and Jeremias

These characters are the main character's assistants, who appear identical.

Barnabas

This character is the youngest in the family and acts as a messenger between the main character and the person the main character most wants to meet.

Klamm

This person is a Castle official. Little is known about this official and the main character only sees this character once, through a peephole. The main character's singular ambition in the story is to meet this official and extract favors.